Africa
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Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of Backing Rebels
Ethiopia’s army chief has accused Eritrea, Sudan, Egypt and other outside powers of supporting a new rebel alliance in the north. Marshal Birhanu Jula said Ethiopia’s historic rivals can no…
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Guinea Ecuatorial: Un África más productiva e industrializada beneficia a todos
Guinea Ecuatorial reclama una mayor cooperación para el desarrollo del Sur Global En representación del presidente Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, el vicepresidente encargado de la Defensa Nacional y la Seguridad…
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What’s at Stake at UNGA 2026?
The 81st United Nations General Assembly opened in September 2026. Its main theme is “Restoring trust, managing transformation.” The meeting brings together 193 UN member states. Specifically, leaders are discussing…
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In Ethiopia, After Rebel Groups Launch Offensives, the Country Is on the Brink of ‘Total War’
Fighting broke out across northern Ethiopia on the evening of Tuesday, September 22, after months of growing tension between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and a powerful political and military…
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What’s at stake at UNGA 2026?
Multilateral Crisis and Global Leadership Currently, the General Assembly faces its most serious crisis since 1945. Specifically, the international organization operates with a significantly reduced budget. Furthermore, the informal agenda is heavily…
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The Arriving ‘Super El Niño’ Could Wipe $20 Billion Off Africa’s Growth
East Africa is preparing for a “Super El Niño” that could be the strongest ever in 2026. The phenomenon will intensify the October to December rainy season, bringing floods, landslides,…
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In Southern Angola, the Specter of a New Drought Under “Super El Niño”
Southern Africa has been on the front lines of climate disruption for about a decade, and the situation could worsen with the approaching “super El Niño.” Provinces near the Namibian…
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$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide.
A historic fund amid declining international support. Frontline activists and survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) have welcomed the launch of the Her Horizon Fund, an unprecedented philanthropic initiative worth…
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Relative of Afghans who aided US military deported to Africa
The United States government has deported dozens of individuals to the Central African Republic. Including a young Afghan national whose immediate family actively collaborated with the American military.
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Algeria Wildfires Kill Hundreds
Unprecedented wildfires swept through eastern Algeria between August 26 and 30. The interior ministry reported 12 deaths on Wednesday but has not released updated figures. Independent counts suggest over 200…
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Dutch Court Hands Life Sentence to Rwandan Man for Genocide Role
A Dutch court has sentenced a Rwandan man to life in prison for his role in the murder of thousands during the 1994 genocide. The Hague district court found Eugene…
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Turkish, Somali Forces Free Hijacked Cargo Ship
Turkish and Somali forces have freed a cargo ship held by pirates off Somalia’s coast. The operation took place near Puntland, a semi-autonomous region. Somali authorities said 14 pirates died…
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Tunisia Faces Severe Bottled Water Shortage After Scorching August
Tunisia is running out of bottled water. Supermarket and shop shelves have been empty for weeks. The country has grown heavily dependent on bottled water, with average consumption rising from…
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Guinea-Bissau Votes on Constitutional Reform Amid Turmoil
Guinea-Bissau is voting on a constitutional referendum on Sunday, August 30. The vote was hastily organized by General Horta N’Tam. He seized power in a coup in November 2025. Presidential…
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Armed Raid on Cattle Camp Kills at Least 49 in South Sudan
An armed raid on a seasonal cattle camp and village in northwest South Sudan has killed at least 49 people, local officials said. The attack, which also wounded 33 others,…
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DRC Begins Vaccinating Front-line Healthcare Workers Against Ebola
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola, prioritising health workers and other front-line personnel. But the vaccine being distributed this week is licensed for another strain.…
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Chad Accuses Sudan of Air Strike Near Shared Border That Killed 12
An air strike near Chad’s border with Sudan has killed at least 12 people, with Chad accusing the Sudanese army of launching it. A Chadian security source said the strike…
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Mass Grave Found in Guinea Sparks Execution Fears
Six bodies were discovered on Monday, August 24. They were found in a mass grave in Sabakhouré. The victims were blindfolded with their hands tied. The site is near the…
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Zambia Opposition Leader Questioned Over Treason Amid Election Fallout
Zambia’s main opposition leader Brian Mundubile, runner-up in this month’s disputed presidential election, is being questioned by police over alleged treason. Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu are in…
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France Ties Development Aid to African Nations Over Mayotte Immigration Control
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a new policy during a visit to Mayotte on Wednesday, August 26. France will condition development aid on better cooperation against illegal immigration. Seven African…
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Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Nairobi Protest Against Import Duty Hike
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas at small-scale traders protesting a hike in import duties. Hundreds of businesses closed in central Nairobi on Friday, August 28, bringing parts of…
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Niger Military Regime Says It Is Regaining Control After Mutiny Attempt
On Saturday, August 29, Niger’s military regime made an announcement. It said it was “progressively regaining control.” This came after a mutiny attempt by rogue soldiers. Heavy gunfire broke out…
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Dakar’s Beaches, Polluted and Littered with Plastic, Victims of the City’s Growth
As heat and rains sweep Senegal through October, Dakar’s beaches draw families and surfers, but also a tide of plastic and wastewater from the sprawling capital. In coastal neighborhoods, the…
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Sierra Leone Slum Dwellers Trapped by Rising Ocean and Floodwaters
In Freetown, Sierra Leone, residents of coastal slums like Kroo Bay and Susan’s Bay are trapped between the rising Atlantic Ocean and torrents of rain and wastewater that cascade from…
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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo escalates as death toll surpasses 2,500
En: ÁfricaA Growing Humanitarian and Health Emergency The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a severe public health emergency as the Ebola outbreak continues to spread at an alarming pace.…
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How slavery reparations could help make yearning to return to Africa a reality
The global push for transatlantic slavery reparations increasingly frames the “right of return” to Africa as a central pillar of reparative justice. For centuries, pan-African movements and groups like the…
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Zambia’s election: President Hichilema must preserve his country’s democratic reputation
Zambia’s 2026 election carries significance beyond its borders, placing the country’s democratic reputation under renewed scrutiny. President Hakainde Hichilema enters the election after pursuing difficult economic reforms and restructuring Zambia’s…
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Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa
A dangerous summer heatwave accompanied by blistering Saharan winds has ignited severe North Africa heatwave wildfires, devastating forests, agricultural zones, and rural villages across Algeria and Tunisia. Video reporting by Al…
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Rising Above Displacement: A Young Girl’s Vision to Improve Learning in Somalia’s Marginalized Communities
A transformative World Bank-funded initiative is enabling young women from vulnerable and displaced communities to pursue higher education through the Somalia Rajo Kaaba scholarship program. Highlighted in a feature story by the World…
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Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda’s Ministry of Health officially declared the Uganda Ebola outbreak end following rigorous epidemiological surveillance and rapid containment of imported cases. According to reporting by Al Jazeera, public health officials confirmed that all…